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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
Government agencies are using various digital solutions to manage health and movements of migrant workers during the pandemic.
MOM worked closely with #GovTechSG and DSTA to securely handle the data for Safe@Work.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0007

Nearly a third of hawker stalls in πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ now let customers pay by scanning a QR code. Over the past two months, about 1,900 stallholders have come on board SGQR following enhanced efforts to promote digital payments.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0008

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
On 13 Aug, England launched its revamped
#COVID19 contact tracing app that would complement the human test-and-trace system. This helps to control local virus transmission and allow for the economy to reopen.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0009

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πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek! πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for
an Associate Infrastructure Engineer to join the Government Infrastructure Group (GIG) to manage Whole-of-Government services at an enterprise level!

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Experience in:
πŸ“Œ Agile methods of implementations.
πŸ“Œ Device management tools such as M365, SharePoint Online, Azure Active Directory, etc.
πŸ“Œ Endpoint protection for Windows, iOS, Android, MacOS, ChromeOS.
βœ… Pro-active, dynamic and with good analytical/conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills.
βœ… Keen interest in technology exploration.

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πŸ”₯ [Webinar]πŸ”₯ Putting People First in Tech Design πŸ‘†πŸ»πŸ“

In recent years, we’ve seen the emergence of super-apps that combine a variety of services, information and payments all within one single app. πŸ“±

How will these apps address the diversity of needs and preferences, and the different levels of digital literacy in Singapore?

Join the conversation with Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, the Minister-in-charge of the #SmartNation Initiative and Dr Patrick Teo, Director of Engineering, Payments and Tech Site Lead (πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬), Google.

Details
πŸ—“: 19 Aug (Wed)
πŸ“: Zoom πŸ’»πŸ“±
⏰: 8:00 - 9:00pm
πŸ’΅: It's FREE!
Register here πŸ‘‰πŸ» go.gov.sg/tg-snic-18082020

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πŸ’‘#CyberTipsπŸ’‘

πŸ›‘As we conduct more digital transactions, let us stay vigilant and protect our #SingPass accounts and other personal data online.

⚠️ Remember, do not share your passwords with anyone. Government officers will never ask for your login credentials.

⚠️ Report suspected fraudulent activities to the authorities immediately.

Read more on keeping your account secure here:
πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-sp-19082020

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#CybersecurityStartsWithYou #GovTechSG
πŸ’»[STACK-X Meetup Webinar]πŸ’»
#TechforPublicGood: Supporting the community

How do you distribute over 4 million masks to Singaporeans efficiently? Is there an easy way for citizens to check their eligibility and apply for #COVID19 Government support schemes? 😷

Join this webinar to discover how #GovTechSG teams digitalised the community supply and distribution process by creating SupplyAlly, and built SupportGoWhere – a website that hosts useful information on Government support schemes and ways to apply directly. πŸ–₯πŸ–±

Details
πŸ—“: 27 Aug (Thu)
πŸ“: Zoom πŸ’»πŸ“±
⏰: 7:30 - 8:45pm
πŸ’΅: It's FREE!

Register here:
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Say goodbye to #MomentsofLife and hello to #LifeSG! πŸ‘‹πŸ»

Introducing our enhanced app that serves citizens beyond key moments of life, with simpler access to more #DigitalGov services.

Download the app here:
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go.gov.sg/tg-lifesg-20082020

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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
60% of the 723 #SmartNation Scholarship applicants this year chose #GovTechSG as their first choice of agency to work with. Scholars will play a critical role in shaping πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬β€™s ICT and media landscape and be at the forefront of the nation’s digitalisation movement.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0010

The newly launched #LifeSG app provides users with a more personalised experience and access to over 40 government services such as CPF top-ups, season parking renewal and more.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0011

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
The usage of SK Telecom’s #AI home care service speakers continues to increase in πŸ‡°πŸ‡· this year. The device provides senior citizens with conversations and various other services linked with the #IoT. It has brought about an improvement in their emotional stability.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0012

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πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek! πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for
a Platform Business Analyst to transform the Whole-of-Government (WOG) Digitalised Governance Platform!

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Experience in:
πŸ“Œ Service mapping.
πŸ“Œ Working on large scale application projects at a WOG, MNC or at a regional level.
πŸ“Œ Software development life cycle especially in Enterprise Technology Risk, Audit and Compliance Management.
πŸ“Œ IT business analysis, application solutioning, and design and testing.
βœ… Analytical, proactive, results oriented with excellent communication skills.

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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
The tender to design and manufacture subsequent batches of the #TraceTogether Tokens has been awarded to 2 bidders. #GovTechSG will work with both bidders to review their designs to further reduce cost while ensuring effectiveness of the Token.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0013

Visitors from NZπŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ and BruneiπŸ‡§πŸ‡³ will be required to use the #TraceTogether app while in SG. They must also retain the app in their phones for 14 consecutive days after leaving SG. This aims to facilitate contact tracing should they test positive for #COVID19 during their stay and within 2 weeks of their departure.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0014

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
The IndonesianπŸ‡²πŸ‡¨ govt has unveiled a national strategy for the development of AI and assured its people that the tech is safe and widely beneficial.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0015

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πŸš‡ Hopping on the MRT train to commute? πŸš‡

Don’t forget to switch on Bluetooth on your phone and run the #TraceTogether app when you’re out!πŸ“±

Should there be a need to do contact tracing, TraceTogether helps in identifying other app users who were in close proximity to you, even if they had not checked in to a place (with SafeEntry).

Let’s all play our part and contribute to Singapore’s contact tracing programme now. TraceTogether, Safer Together.πŸ›‘

πŸ“£FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLYπŸ“£
Use the TraceTogether app’s new #SafeEntry check-in feature from now till 1 Sep and stand a chance to win $55 NTUC vouchers!

More details on the lucky draw here:
πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-gtcontest-0003

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#GovTechSG #SGUnited
πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek! πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for
a UX Designer to help solve interaction problems in products with our #BusinessGrantsPortal team!

βœ…πŸ“‹πŸ–‹:

Experience in:
πŸ“Œ Front end/web development technologies e.g. HTML, CSS, JS and Responsive Web Design
πŸ“Œ Prototyping software e.g. Framer.js, FB’s origami, AfterEffects
πŸ“Œ Working in an Agile and UX development environment
βœ… Have min. 3 years’ experience as an Interaction Designer
βœ… A good team player with organisational and user empathy skills
βœ… Creative with great communication skills

APPLY NOW πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0004

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🌟Poll Time⏰🌟

Which age group do you belong to? πŸ€“
Anonymous Poll
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Under 18
16%
18-24
41%
25-34
25%
35-44
11%
45-54
3%
55-64
3%
65 or older
Are you a student aspiring to work in the tech industry? πŸ§‘πŸ»β€πŸ’»

Or a mid-career switcher attending bootcamps to get up to speed with the latest tech skills? πŸ’»πŸ“±

Get some tips from our Technology Associates on how you can get started learning about tech and what it’s like to work as a #Cybersecurity specialist and a #UX designer!

Read about it in our #TechNews article
πŸ‘‰πŸ» go.gov.sg/tg-technews-0001

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GovTechBytes pinned «🌟Poll Time⏰🌟

Which age group do you belong to? πŸ€“
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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

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πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
With effect from 1 Sep, Singapore residents with a registered #SingPass account will start receiving digital push notifications on any IC and passport-related matters on the #SingPassMobile app or as an SMS.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0016

Government agencies have fixed 80% of high-risk data security issues that were found in a recent review and efforts are underway to introduce new systems with improved user access security.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0017

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
Finland is using #AI technology in their AuroraAI programme for predictive public services, using data provided by citizens. The programme helps to identify services which are most useful to the people and provide tailored recommendations.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0018

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πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek! πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for
an Associate AI Engineer who is passionate about building #deeplearning models for #SmartNation!

βœ…πŸ“‹πŸ–‹:

Experience in:
πŸ“Œ Machine Learning and Deep Learning
πŸ“Œ Working with TensorFlow, Pytorch or MXnet
πŸ“Œ Training neural networks as an end-to-end workflow from scratch

βœ… Comfortable in Python and familiar with C/C++
βœ… Understands the concepts of gradient descent, convolutional neural networks, batch normalisation, activation functions, etc.

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What are the biggest challenges facing Singapore and how is #GovTechSG using technology to address them?

How does Singapore intend to use the new capabilities enabled by 5G?

Learn how 5G capabilities will be used to further our #SmartNation transformation in an interview with Mr Lim Chinn Hwa, Senior Director (Smart Nation Platform Solutions):
πŸŒŸπŸ‘‰πŸ» go.gov.sg/tg-leveraging5gforsmartcity

Keen to hear more from Chinn Hwa? πŸ˜€

He’ll be speaking at Mobile Europe’s upcoming web conference on 10 Sep. Don’t miss the chance!

Details
πŸ—“: 10 Sep (Thu)
πŸ“: Zoom πŸ’»πŸ“±
⏰: 3:40 - 4:05pm
Register here:
πŸŒŸπŸ‘‰πŸ» go.gov.sg/tg-me-10sep2020

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Are you an aspiring GovTechie?

If have a passion for technology and is currently in your final year in university, you might want to apply for our Tech Associate Programme (TAP)!

Find out what TAP is about from our Tech Associates on 18 or 21 September.

Save your slots now!
πŸŒŸπŸ‘‰πŸ» go.gov.sg/tg-webinar-0003

Don’t forget to share this with your friends who might be interested too! 😊

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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
A new self-check and SMS service is available from Sep 10 to alert people if they have had possible exposure to COVID-19. Individuals can access this service via the #TraceTogether app, #SingPassMobile app or by visiting wereyouthere.safeentry.gov.sg.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0019

TraceTogether Tokens will be distributed nationwide from 14 Sep, starting in the Jalan Besar and Tanjong Pagar districts as Singapore ramps up its #contacttracing efforts. While it is not mandatory to collect the Token, everyone who wants a Token will be issued one.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0020

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
Abu Dhabi has launched an open-data platform to enable the public and private sectors to exchange and share open data with users, start-ups, and academic institutions to improve public services.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0021

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